Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy birthday, Butch! Your badge was retired today, at long last. You would have been proud of Mama and Dee, they handled it all with their usual poise and grace. You had so much family there, it was wonderful to see them again. Some of the Black Sheep were there, too. Yeah, I cried, as did Mama and Dee, and Lord only knows who else, it was half a missing you cry and half a proud, happy cry. And boy, do I miss you!

PJN
CCSPD

August 6, 2007

Butch, after all this time, your badge is finally being retired. There will be a ceremony in the courthouse for you on Monday...your family will be there, as will alot of the Black Sheep, and I know that you, Milt and Larry will be with us in spirit. We've worked so hard and so long to see this happen, I know Mamma, Dee and I will be crying our eyes out. When I was asked what date the ceremony should take place, what better date than August 6th, your 60th birthday. I'd rather not have to go thru this, I'd much rather you be here growing old with us, and looking forward to retirement. It's hard to believe you've been gone almost 15 years. You've never stopped watching my back, and I've never stopped missing you.

PJN
Cook County Sheriff's

August 6, 2007

The anniversary of your death is here, and The Black Sheep won't let you be forgotten. Rest in peace, Butch, we've got you covered.

The Black Sheep

November 16, 2006

Fourteen long years...I still have a hard time believing you're gone. Sometimes I half expect you to walk thru the door at work saying "Gotcha!" It's not a joke though, you're never coming back. I had a hard time for a long while, blaming myself for not being there that day. Sometimes I still wonder if there was anything I could have done to save you, even though I know deep inside I couldn't. I miss our talks, your advice and support, your jokes and wisecracks. I miss YOU. Thanks for all you did for me, but most of all, for being my bestest friend.

Pattie
CCSPD

November 16, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 5, 2006

Butch, we buried Tommy Cook today, but you know that. I looked and looked for your grave since Tommy is buried in the same Veteran's section, but couldn't find you...did you do that on purpose, knowing that I'd break even more? You of all people know my strength only goes so far. Please keep an eye on Tommy, and show him how to connect with Pam to let her know he's okay now, and patrolling the streets of Heaven. I miss you and love you.

Pattie
Cook County Sheriff's

October 3, 2006

Happy birthday, Butch! I sure wish you were here celebrating...I'd keep the Hennessey and Coke flowing for you. You're missed by all of the Black Sheep, but I think most of all by me. You've always been there for me, in life and in death. Keep watching my back...I miss you

PJN

August 6, 2006

Butch, it is with great satisfaction that I tell you that your killer violated his parole and is back in prison. I haven't told Mama yet, as I want to get all the details first...I know she'll ask.

I think of you every day...little things bring back a memory, be it good or bad. I'll do something stupid, and I can feel you right there shaking your head at me yet again. The Sheep will get together, and you, Uncle Miltie and Larry are with us too.

I'm not too good with words, but you know what I'm trying to say...you'll always be with me, always watching my back. I miss you, and I love you.

Pattie
CCSPD

July 19, 2006

Sheriff Brown...I have read all the reflections for you and you seemed like a real nice guy. I lost my brother in the line of duty and the SOB is out of prison by now...Take heed in knowing justice will be carried out in their next life. Keep a watch over your loved ones and fellow officers. Rest in Peace..
Karen Perrucci
Sister of Officer Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

June 28, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

May 29, 2006

Ah, Butch... this has been a long time coming. I apologize for taking so long but I have no doubt that you understand.

You were gone from us 7 or 8 years before I even knew you existed yet you were the catalyst for something that has made a huge difference in my life. You matter so much to someone we both love and because of that person, you matter to me, too. To have instilled such devotion, such loyalty and such respect - not to mention the love - you must have been an amazing person. It is my tremendous loss that I never knew you in this life. How is it possible to miss someone you never met?

I look at your picture often but for the first time, it feels as if you're looking directly at me with the slightest hint of a smile, I believe I even see a bit of approval in those soulful eyes of yours.

This may be the first time you've heard from me here - in front of God and everybody - but I know you've heard me speaking to you at your panel on the National Memorial in DC. I believe that you know what's in the hearts of those who still mourn you and I pray that, with your help, I can be of some comfort to our mutual friend when she needs it.

Rest in peace, my friend. You will always be missed but you will never be forgotten.

Frankie

May 21, 2006

Butch, I've been thinking about you alot lately, more so than usual....and missing you. Things were so different when I could turn to you for just about anything, you were and still are the bestest. I'd give anything to hear your voice again. I know you still have my back, and always will. Stay with me.

PJN
CCSPD

March 8, 2006

R I P Deputy Brown , thank you sir.

Policemen
Boston PD, Boston MA

January 5, 2006

Al, We did not know each other in life.. that was my loss.. but I have learned so much about you. Pattie will never let you be forgotten, she takes every chance she gets to educate the public, and the younger officers about the memorial and about your sacrifice.
I had her back for 5 years but the powers that be split us up...( you know what I mean )so keep watching her back as you have always done. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!! Rest now my BROTHER... we will stand the watch.

Oh, and if you think of it.. say hello to Tom for me. (Chicago PD- E.O.W. Sept. 1974

3820
Cook County Sheriff's Dept.

September 16, 2005

Butch, the scum who took you away from us was released on parole yesterday ... there wasn't a thing we could do to keep him in prison. Mama called me last week when she got the letter about his release, I felt like I failed her by not being able to do anything. We're all hurting pretty bad, we miss you even after all this time...maybe even more. I won't let you be forgotten!

PJ

February 26, 2005

Another year has come and gone, and your killer will be out of prison next month. It isn't fair that he'll be able to walk the streets again, while you're never coming back. Butch, you're always in my mind and in my heart, and I miss you and love you.

PJ
CCSPD

January 1, 2005

Merry xmas Al from a friend who knows your black sheep friend

mary cocke
us park police

December 23, 2004

The Black Sheep won't let you be forgotten...you are a part of us, and always will be

The Black Sheep
CCSPD

November 17, 2004

Butch, it's so hard to believe you've been gone for 12 years, it still seems like yesterday. So much has happened, some good, some bad. I know you've never left my side, and that you're still watching my back from up there, but I'd rather have you right here. You're the bestest friend, partner, and "big brother" I've ever had, and I miss your butt.

Pattie
CCSPD

November 17, 2004

Hero, God Bless you and remember, you will never be forgotten...11/17

Police Officer/Illinois

November 17, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

November 17, 2004

Though I never knew you in life, you've become near and dear to me since your death.

Keep watching our friend's back, Butch. She still has work here to do and we need her. Neither of us will ever let your memory fade.

~A Friend of a Friend~

October 5, 2004

Happy Birthday Butch! You would have been 57 today, and at this moment we would all be meeting up together to celebrate. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you, and we still get tears in our eyes when we pass by your memorial flag. Keep watching over us, we need all the help we can get down here.

The Black Sheep

August 6, 2004

It's been eleven years since "Butch" has been gone...we will not let him be forgotten. Rest well, my brother....I miss you, and I love you.

Deputy P J Nagel
Cook County Illinois Sheriff's

November 17, 2003

We will not let you be forgotten...rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

September 1, 2003